as in ton
a considerable amount
a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices
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Recent Examples of boatload
Grier has hit on some trades that were not made on draft day (dealing Larry Tunsil to Houston for a boatload of picks, acquiring Jalen Ramsey and Tyreek Hill, among others).
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Poets sold boatloads like its predecessors, but fans’ excitement for the return of Martin and Shellback says people would love to see the sound of her recent records dialed back to a different frequency.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Sagapolutele, one of a boatload of questions about this team entering the season, emphatically answered with an impressive debut performance.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Over the next 10 days, boatloads of A-list talent will disembark for what is set to be the most high-wattage celebration of cinema on the Lido in recent memory.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Poets sold boatloads like its predecessors, but fans’ excitement for the return of Martin and Shellback says people would love to see the sound of her recent records dialed back to a different frequency.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Sagapolutele, one of a boatload of questions about this team entering the season, emphatically answered with an impressive debut performance.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Over the next 10 days, boatloads of A-list talent will disembark for what is set to be the most high-wattage celebration of cinema on the Lido in recent memory.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boatload
Noun
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The leadership council met on Monday, too — and such a meeting featured a ton of humility.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Charmking Compression Socks These socks are available in more than three dozen color combinations with tons of patterns to choose from.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Only about a dozen states currently cover these obesity drugs for low-income Americans insured through Medicaid.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What happened past the initial film was a slew of sequels, which are now being released for the first time as a seven-movie collection in 4K and UHD for the first time.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hadn’t really contemplated it — was doing a bunch of other things.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Cardinals will eat a bunch of money and take back two or three Grade C prospects, but it'll get done, and Arenado will man third base in Philadelphia in 2026 and 2027.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The recall includes multiple dosages and lot numbers of the generic cholesterol medication.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The scrawny stray Marlon Brando stroked in The Godfather was found on the Paramount lot the morning of the shoot.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those two buyers went on to sell chunks of their stakes to Libero Football Finance, a German company, and NIPA Capital, based in the Netherlands.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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To offer more deals, and earlier in the season.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Because of this, the call was made to release him from his deal ahead of schedule.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Boatload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boatload. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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